ABOUT US
Delaware Educators Rising is a Career Technical Student Organization affiliated with the Delaware Teacher Academy. The organization provides students with the ability to participate in professional and personal development events, engage in a variety of educational competitions, and expand their experiences as rising educational professionals.
Educators Rising develops aspiring educational professionals in Delaware through hands-on experience, expanding their interest in the profession, and helping to develop the skills they need to be effective educators.
Delaware Educators Rising strives to create the "Grow Your Own" model in which Delaware school districts are supported in their early recruitment of teachers from within their own Teacher Academy.
⭐ Officer Applications Now Open!⭐
Become a Leader. Build Your Skills. Earn Your Badge.
We’re excited to announce that Educators Rising Officer Applications are officially open!
This year, every candidate will participate in our brand-new Officer Candidacy Course, a streamlined online learning experience to guide you step-by-step through the entire officer process.
🎓 About the Officer Candidacy Course
The course is designed to prepare every candidate—no matter their experience level—to confidently run for office.
Throughout the course, students will:
📘 Learn the Role
Understand officer expectations, responsibilities, time commitments, and what it truly means to represent your school and the state.
📣 Build Leadership Skills
Develop communication, organization, and presentation skills that mirror real-world leadership expectations in CTSOs and future education careers.
🧭 Prepare for Each Stage of the Process
Get guided support for your:
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Application
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Officer exam
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Interview
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Speech
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Campaign
The course includes templates, examples, videos, practice activities, and supports for every requirement.
🏅 Earn Your Officer Candidate Digital Badge
All students who complete the modules will earn the Officer Candidate Badge, showing mastery of readiness skills—even if they choose not to run.
🤝 Built for Student Success
Our goal is simple:
Make sure every student feels prepared, confident, and supported.
As you progress through the course, you’ll receive:
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Clear directions
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Step-by-step guidance
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Built-in supports
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Examples of high-quality submissions
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Encouragement from the educator community
This course reflects the Educators Rising commitment to creating accessible, equitable, and empowering pathways to leadership.
🚀 Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re ready to grow, lead, and make a statewide impact, begin the course and submit your application.
Officer candidates are leaders in training. Your journey starts now.